"Pakistan's Deportation of 1.4 Million Undocumented Afghan Nationals Raises Concerns for UN"

Pakistan plans to deport over 1.4 million undocumented Afghan nationals after November 1, prompting concerns from the United Nations about potential human rights violations. The UN is urging Pakistan to hold off on the deportations, as there are currently over two million undocumented Afghans in the country, including civil society activists, journalists, and former government officials. The UN warns that if sent back to Afghanistan, these individuals could face torture, inhumane treatment, and arbitrary arrest and detention. Mass deportations without individualized determinations of personal circumstances would violate international human rights law. Additionally, the UN highlights the worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan due to recent earthquakes and calls on Pakistan to provide safe, dignified, and voluntary returns consistent with international law.